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Christmas

Kirsty Young will return as a castaway

Explainer Desert Island Discs today: Is Kirsty Young returning to BBC show?

Tag with text BOXING DAY and gift box on table (Africa Studio - stock.adobe.com)
Tag with text BOXING DAY and gift box on table (Africa Studio - stock.adobe.com)

Explainer Why Boxing Day is called Boxing Day - and traditions explained

LadBaby and Martin Lewis have secured the 2022 Christmas Number One with their version of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’. (Credit: PA)
LadBaby and Martin Lewis have secured the 2022 Christmas Number One with their version of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’. (Credit: PA)

LadBaby makes chart history with fifth Christmas number one

Santa will only visit children when they’re sleeping (Photo: Shutterstock)
Santa will only visit children when they’re sleeping (Photo: Shutterstock)

Santa tracker 2022: how to use the NORAD and Google Santa tracker

Make sure and defrost your turkey properly before cooking on Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)
Make sure and defrost your turkey properly before cooking on Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)

How long does it take to defrost a turkey?

Festive celebration roasted turkey with gravy for Christmas (fahrwasser - stock.adobe.com)
Festive celebration roasted turkey with gravy for Christmas (fahrwasser - stock.adobe.com)

Can you freeze cooked turkey? How to safely store Christmas leftovers

Turkey is very popular during Christmas time. (Getty Images)
Turkey is very popular during Christmas time. (Getty Images)

Turkey at Christmas: how the tradition came about

Inspiring season’s greetings messages for friends, family and loved ones this Christmas. (JenkoAtaman - stock.adobe.com)
Inspiring season’s greetings messages for friends, family and loved ones this Christmas. (JenkoAtaman - stock.adobe.com)

Merry Christmas wishes: 26 ways to wish someone ‘Happy Xmas 2022’

Can you get 25/25 in our Christmas quiz?
Can you get 25/25 in our Christmas quiz?

25 Christmas quiz questions and answers for your Xmas party

People celebrate Christmas around the world in surprising and interesting ways (Images: Adobe Stock / Getty)
People celebrate Christmas around the world in surprising and interesting ways (Images: Adobe Stock / Getty)

10 quirky Xmas traditions around the world - from Yule Lads to Krampus

Women’s gifts for Christmas 2022: best present ideas for mum, wife, sister or friends, from jewellery to books
Women’s gifts for Christmas 2022: best present ideas for mum, wife, sister or friends, from jewellery to books

Christmas gift ideas for mums, including jewellery, sportswear, books

(Photo DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)
(Photo DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Where do Christmas and the custom of trees come from?

Clockwise from top left: Mr. Blobby, LadBaby and Martin Lewis, The Pogues, Lewis Capaldi, Baddiel & Skinners, and Mariah Carey
Clockwise from top left: Mr. Blobby, LadBaby and Martin Lewis, The Pogues, Lewis Capaldi, Baddiel & Skinners, and Mariah Carey

The latest bookies’ odds on who will be Christmas Number One

Argos reveals top 15 toys for Christmas 2022, from Paw to Squishmallow
Argos reveals top 15 toys for Christmas 2022, from Paw to Squishmallow

Argos reveals top 15 toys for Christmas 2022, from Paw to Squishmallow

(Photo: Universal Pictures)
(Photo: Universal Pictures)

Violent Night is a gritty reboot of Santa - will there be a sequel?

Roxanne Hoyle and Mark Hoyle attend the British Independent Film Awards at Old Billingsgate. (Pic: Getty)
Roxanne Hoyle and Mark Hoyle attend the British Independent Film Awards at Old Billingsgate. (Pic: Getty)

LadBaby: meet the man behind 2022 Christmas single with Martin Lewis

Best Christmas gifts for Dads
Best Christmas gifts for Dads

Men’s gifts for Christmas: great presents for Dads and father figures

A woman wearing a facemask walks past Christmas decorations outside a wine shop in Mayfair in November 2020 (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
A woman wearing a facemask walks past Christmas decorations outside a wine shop in Mayfair in November 2020 (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

When do the 12 days of Christmas start and finish - full song lyrics

Christmas crackers are a surefire way to set your festive party off with a bang. (Pic: Shutterstock)
Christmas crackers are a surefire way to set your festive party off with a bang. (Pic: Shutterstock)

Meet the person responsible for inventing the Christmas cracker

(Photo: Shutterstock)
(Photo: Shutterstock)

66 of the funniest Christmas quiz team names for the festive season

Everything you need to know about Christmas Jumper Day 2022

Christmas. Picture: Shutterstock
Christmas. Picture: Shutterstock

Is it illegal to buy alcohol on Christmas Day?

Christmas plans have changed dramatically across the UK today. Picture: PA
Christmas plans have changed dramatically across the UK today. Picture: PA

What should go in a Christmas Eve box and when should you open them?

Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)
Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

Winter Wonderland 2022: how much are tickets?

How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh - and what are their names? (Pic: Shutterstock)
How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh - and what are their names? (Pic: Shutterstock)

How many reindeer does Santa have - and what are their names?

Best artificial Christmas trees for 2021:
Best artificial Christmas trees for 2021:

Best artificial Christmas trees 2022, from budget to luxury options

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: A security marshal walks amongst Christmas stalls and past a couple holding hands at the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park on December 21, 2016 in London, England. Winter Wonderland is an annual event in London's Hyde park with fair ground rides, Christmas stalls, markets and entertainment for all ages. Security at major landmarks and events has been increased following the attack in the Berlin market outside the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: A security marshal walks amongst Christmas stalls and past a couple holding hands at the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park on December 21, 2016 in London, England. Winter Wonderland is an annual event in London's Hyde park with fair ground rides, Christmas stalls, markets and entertainment for all ages. Security at major landmarks and events has been increased following the attack in the Berlin market outside the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

Best Christmas markets to visit in the UK, according to Tripadvisor

The countdown to Christmas is on (Getty Images)
The countdown to Christmas is on (Getty Images)

The Christmas countdown is on - this is how many days it is until Xmas

Screenshot from McDonald’s Christmas advert. Picture: McDonald’s
Screenshot from McDonald’s Christmas advert. Picture: McDonald’s

McDonald’s Christmas ad: when is it on TV, what’s the song?

Mike Geier - as Puddles Pity Party - attends the 2019 Writers Guild Awards ceremony in LA (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Mike Geier - as Puddles Pity Party - attends the 2019 Writers Guild Awards ceremony in LA (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Mike Geier: the 6ft 8 clown soundtracking the John Lewis Christmas ad

A Tesco Delivery Van, with the words ‘The Christmas Party’ and a mince pie in a ribbon emblazoned on the side (Credit: Tesco)
A Tesco Delivery Van, with the words ‘The Christmas Party’ and a mince pie in a ribbon emblazoned on the side (Credit: Tesco)

Tesco Christmas advert: how to watch Tesco’s ‘The Christmas Party’ ad

Will Farrell stars as Buddy the Elf in Asda’s Christmas advert for 2022. Picture: Asda
Will Farrell stars as Buddy the Elf in Asda’s Christmas advert for 2022. Picture: Asda

Fans rave about Asda’s Xmas advert starring a festive movie favourite

Screenshot from Lidl’s ‘Lidl Bear’ Christmas advert. Picture: Lidl
Screenshot from Lidl’s ‘Lidl Bear’ Christmas advert. Picture: Lidl

Lidl Christmas advert 2022: is the Lidl Bear available to buy?

(Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
(Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Mars is axing a divisive chocolate from some of its Celebrations tubs

Mariah Carey released All I Want For Christmas in 1994 (Getty Images)
Mariah Carey released All I Want For Christmas in 1994 (Getty Images)

Mariah Carey reportedly makes £2m a year from All I Want for Christmas

Tom Pate. Picture: Courtesy of South Powrie Farm / SWNS
Tom Pate. Picture: Courtesy of South Powrie Farm / SWNS

Farmer warns of turkey shortage due to bird flu surge

New Year’s opening hours for supermarkets across the UK

LadBaby ­­pictured at home with all four of their Number 1 Awards from the Official Charts Company (Photo: LadBaby)
LadBaby ­­pictured at home with all four of their Number 1 Awards from the Official Charts Company (Photo: LadBaby)

UK’s Christmas number 1 for 2021 announced

Mark (right) and Roxanne Hoyle OF LadBaby with Ed Sheeran singing their track, ‘Sausage Rolls For Everyone’ (Photo: PA)
Mark (right) and Roxanne Hoyle OF LadBaby with Ed Sheeran singing their track, ‘Sausage Rolls For Everyone’ (Photo: PA)

Who is Christmas number 1 - and where are LadBaby in the Xmas charts?

(Photo: Shutterstock)
(Photo: Shutterstock)

Christmas music quiz questions and answers 2021: best Xmas song trivia

Make sure and check that your wrapping paper is suitable for recycling (Photo: Shutterstock)
Make sure and check that your wrapping paper is suitable for recycling (Photo: Shutterstock)

Are Christmas cards and wrapping paper recyclable?

A lost episode of Morecambe and Wise is set to air on Christmas Day after being discovered in an attic by Eric Morecambe’s son (Photo: BBC)
A lost episode of Morecambe and Wise is set to air on Christmas Day after being discovered in an attic by Eric Morecambe’s son (Photo: BBC)

When will the ‘lost’ 1970 Morecambe & Wise Christmas special be on TV?

Snowball Cocktail
Snowball Cocktail

The best festive cocktails you can make at home this Christmas

Santa’s sleigh will be visible in the sky on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning (Photo: Shutterstock)
Santa’s sleigh will be visible in the sky on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning (Photo: Shutterstock)

When Santa Claus will be flying over your town on Christmas Eve

Where and how to watch Elf this Christmas

(Photos: NationalWorld/Shutterstock/20th Century Fox/New Line Cinema/Universal Pictures)
(Photos: NationalWorld/Shutterstock/20th Century Fox/New Line Cinema/Universal Pictures)

Best Christmas movies: classic films to stream, from Elf to Home Alone

A snowy scene in Hampstead Heath on 24 January 24 2021 (Photo: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
A snowy scene in Hampstead Heath on 24 January 24 2021 (Photo: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Will it be a white Christmas in 2021?

16 best family friendly Christmas movies and where to watch them

(Photo: Shutterstock)
(Photo: Shutterstock)

Christmas jokes: 52 of the best funny Xmas 2021 jokes for kids

GCHQ Christmas Quiz: can you solve spy puzzle for 11-year-olds?
GCHQ Christmas Quiz: can you solve spy puzzle for 11-year-olds?

GCHQ sends out these Xmas puzzles for children - can you solve them?

These are the best Christmas books for children
These are the best Christmas books for children

Best Christmas books for children - perfect festive stories for kids

The best Christmas presents for teenagers
The best Christmas presents for teenagers

Best gifts for teens - something for all 13 to 18 year olds to love

15 best Christmas movies on Netflix UK 2021

Full list of toys expected to sell out this Christmas is revealed
Full list of toys expected to sell out this Christmas is revealed

Popular toys expected to sell out this Christmas including Paw Patrol

Are you taking part in Elf on the Shelf this year? (Photo: Shutterstock)
Are you taking part in Elf on the Shelf this year? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Elf on the Shelf: 25 funny and easy ideas from arrival until Christmas

Dreamtoys announce full list of must-have toys for this Christmas
Dreamtoys announce full list of must-have toys for this Christmas

Revealed: these are the top 12 must-have toys for Christmas 2021

People are being urged to post items early this Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)
People are being urged to post items early this Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)

Last Christmas posting dates for sending cards and presents this year

Christmas movies 2021: best new Xmas films and where to watch them

Christmas and New Year could be impacted by the Omicron Covid variant (image: Shutterstock)
Christmas and New Year could be impacted by the Omicron Covid variant (image: Shutterstock)

Christmas bank holidays UK 2021: what days do we get off?

You won’t believe how simply it is to make your own mulled wine at home (Photo: JPIMedia/Rhona Shennan)
You won’t believe how simply it is to make your own mulled wine at home (Photo: JPIMedia/Rhona Shennan)

Mulled wine: how to make your own mulled wine at home in 5 easy steps

(Photo by Mark Renders/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mark Renders/Getty Images)

Where will the Coca Cola Christmas truck be - 2021 dates and locations

Mary Berry, Call the Midwife and Shaun the Sheep will all hit our screens this Christmas on BBC One
Mary Berry, Call the Midwife and Shaun the Sheep will all hit our screens this Christmas on BBC One

BBC Christmas TV 2021 top 12 - from kids shows to comedy and cooking

The 15 best Christmas light trails to visit this festive season
The 15 best Christmas light trails to visit this festive season

15 best Christmas light trails to visit this festive season

Disney have announced a flash 20 per cent off sale
Disney have announced a flash 20 per cent off sale

Disney announce flash sale with 24% off on toys - here’s how to buy

Aldi’s 2021 Chirstmas advert features Kevin the Carrot and the voice of England striker, Marcus Rashford (Image: PA/Aldi)
Aldi’s 2021 Chirstmas advert features Kevin the Carrot and the voice of England striker, Marcus Rashford (Image: PA/Aldi)

Aldi Christmas advert 2021: is Kevin the Carrot featured?

Kevin and his wife Katie with their three baby carrots
Kevin and his wife Katie with their three baby carrots

Kevin the Carrot 2021: release date of Aldi mascot and where to buy

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